Having quality depth, especially along the offensive line, is a must in football. If one guy goes down it can totally change the offensive line and by extension the offense.
Heading into the 2020 season, LSU literally has no proven depth amongst its backup offensive linemen. If something happens to Dare Rosenthal or Ed Ingram we could very easily see someone like Xavier Hill.
The Story
Xavier Hill is one of those players who, despite being a three-star recruit, had an extensive list of offers from powerhouse programs. In addition to LSU, schools like Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Texas A&M and Tennessee all offered Hill, who was ranked No.